Always tough coming back

[Instructor57]

it has been a week since my last little outing.

And that one was the first for many weeks!

i have been swapping my working days around to accommodate my pupils

always tricky when they go back to college and their timetables change.

so today was a day off.

i have been feeling a little bit better the last few days although nowhere near 100% (not even sure I ever will)

but some relieving news from a chest x-ray done on Friday, it was all clear !

Now although this was a huge relief, I'm still none the wiser as to what is wrong ,

i have long term gastrointestinal issues which are medicated but recently a lot of personal things going on so I wouldn't mind betting that some of the problems are psychosomatic 😐

anyway, enough of all that !

i went out with the intention of just doing another 3k.

so that's what I did

to be honest , it felt tougher than the one I did a week ago but I guess I have to expect this and just go with it

its just good to get any run in at the moment.

it could take me some time to build my run frequency up again , and that's assuming I don't feel any worse.

BUT

There is absolutely no rush , I'm not chasing numbers

so for now , it's just a short run as and when I feel fit enough.

at least my watch behaved today

But need to download some NRC runs again .

so 3k done even if it was tough!

[GTFC Graduate10]

A big well done because these ones are tough. Tough motivational wise because you know that the run may feel hard. It will come back and the only way is regularity which must be tricky with your job. Always positives though and this is your second run and you have a great attitude going forward. It is in there still my man and I look forward to supporting your progress. We're all rooting for you too!!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

thank you GTFC for your encouragement.

Very much appreciated

🙂👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Very well done Ian. It's difficult coming back at the best of times, physically and mentally but you have so much going on. And like GTFC says its harder if you know, or think, it will be tough But you did it and you should be proud

Glad your xray was all clear and hope you start to feel a bit more like your old self soon 🤗

[GTFC Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

This 👆

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you Diane, it was certainly a challenge but as I have said, there is no rush .

Thank you for your support!

Much appreciated 🤗

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

we’ll done on getting out there again. A run is a run. ATM I’d take anything. Although I’m away on holiday trying not to feel guilty about not running. And taking a rest although still doing a 3-4-5-6 mile walks each day so hopefully not loosing too much fitness.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

thank you !

And yes, not feeling guilty for not running is challenging at times ... Difficult to give yourself permission not to run 😐

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Ian, not feeling 100% is pants, going out for any run is admirable. Hope you can continue as even shorter runs are beneficial

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you Sola 🙏

Yes, its been a tricky time but I will continue to do what I can for now but hopefully picking it up again soon 🤞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

We can get pretty fed up when we don’t run, but know you will get out again and yesterday was an out again day.

[damienair Administrator]

I know where your coming from. I picked up an awful cold following my holidays back in July. I think it was from air conditioning. I felt really rotten, persistent cough, shortness of breath, and weak. It took 6-7 weeks to get over it along with antihistamines, antibiotics, cough syrup, Ventolin inhaler and steroids. I’m still trying to bounce back by doing some walking and running. It’s so hard trying to build it back up again. I’m in the same boat. But we’ll be back soon, best of luck.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thank you Damien,

Yes its been (and still is) a struggle!

Oh dear , you have also had a few hurdles to get over to !

Im sure we will bounce back when ready.

Fingers crossed 🤞

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Only just seen this Ian, a big fat well done. I’m sorry things haven’t been too easy, but what a relief that your x-ray came back clear. Hopefully that can narrow things down. Life stuff takes up HUGE amounts of energy doesn’t it, so that’s brilliant you got out. Just running is what it’s all about! I bet the fresh air felt great - way to go 😊😊😊.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Kate !

Yes, been a tricky time with one thing or another, so just trying to do what I can when I can !

Ill get there eventually 🤞

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

That’s all we can do sometimes. 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

absolutely 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

But you are back... you ran and you survived... that is a really good run! You know, that I know, exactly, how you felt.

My 3K two days ago, was almost exactly the same as yours, except, because I have been building back for a tad longer, it felt a tad easier. It will come.

You did so, so well, you have had a lot of things going on and, as many, many of us learn, as we move forward in running, the mind can have has much impact on our runs as does as our physical condition!

No rush at all, you are positive and determined and by taking it S and S you know you will get back to the fitness level that is your fitness level

So glad to see you running again and with some health questions answered

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss !

The various all clear test results have had a huge impact on how I feel , plus other personal things I have had going on which have now been resolved will all help bring sone normality back to life ! And of course that inckudes the running 🙂🤞

[DocEmmett 60minGraduate]

Well done Instructor57 with all you’ve had going on.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to DocEmmett]

Thank you !

I Appreciate it 👍

[Zev1963]

Good to hear you have some re assuring medical results. As for the running, I take the view that any run is better than no run. You are so right about not chasing numbers. The most important thing is just to put your running cloths on and walk out of the door. I always find that once the running togs are on, and I'm outside, I'm happy to then have a go. Don't push yourself to hard when you are building back fitness, your body will let you know when it is ready to do a little more, and if you take it steady then your distances and times will improve naturally, without you noticing. Most important, just enjoy your running and take it easy.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Zev1963]

Thank you for your response.

And yes, the results were a relief !

I will certainly take my time and as you say , just enjoy the runs 👍